ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Demetrius Locke, 18, for illegally possessing a firearm, among other charges.
On June 12, around 6 p.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Auburn and Avon Streets when they saw a Nissan Altima run a stop sign. When authorities approached the car after pulling it over, they smelled raw cannabis coming from the vehicle.
Officials searched the vehicle and found cannabis, a loaded handgun along with cash.
Locke, an occupant of the car, admitted to police that he sells cannabis, and the pistol was his. He also told authorities that he is a member of a gang…